Thin films can be made from a variety of materials, including metals (e.g., gold, silver), oxides (e.g., silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide), and semiconductors (e.g ...

Silver-based atomic switches that create stable electrical connections between individual molecules and electrodes have been ...

Addressing the staggering power and energy demands of artificial intelligence, engineers at the University of Houston have ...

The mass production of conventional silicon chips relies on a successful business model with large 'semiconductor fabrication plants' or 'foundries'. New research by shows that this 'foundry' model ...

As the logistics industry looks toward ever-increasing efficiency and automation in supply chains, the potential for active track-and-trace devices has never been greater. Compared to legacy ...

A research team led by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that, ...

Researchers have unveiled a breakthrough in solid-state cooling technology, doubling the efficiency of today's commercial systems. Driven by the Lab's patented nano-engineered thin-film thermoelectric ...

Thin film barrier technologies are integral to enhancing the durability and efficiency of organic electronic devices. By providing highly effective encapsulation layers, these barriers protect ...

Scientists observed record-breaking electron mobility — seven times higher than in conventional semiconductors — with a material made from the same elements as quartz and gold. When you purchase ...